(La Nouvelle République) – The Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA) is welcoming two new investors in the textile sector: Novarea Textile and Togo Apparel Source (TAS). Their establishment reflects the growing attractiveness of the platform and the strong interest shown by industrial players in the opportunities offered by Togo in the field of industrial processing.
An Industrial Environment Tailored to the Textile Sector
The arrival of Novarea Textile and Togo Apparel Source contributes to the development of a structured textile ecosystem, built on modern industrial infrastructure, integrated services, and logistics solutions adapted to the requirements of international value chains.
By setting up operations within the PIA, the two companies will operate in an environment designed to support productivity, quality, and the competitiveness of their activities.
A Significant Impact on Employment
According to official information, the projects led by Novarea Textile and Togo Apparel Source are expected to create 1,800 direct jobs, with significant spillover effects on local employment and the surrounding economic fabric. These investments will also contribute to the training of qualified human resources, the transfer of technical skills, and the development of local industrial know-how, while fostering the creation of indirect jobs in related sectors.
The launch of operations is scheduled for the coming days. At that time, the companies will benefit from the PIA’s infrastructure, its proximity to the Port of Lomé, and the facilities put in place to support industrial and logistics operations. This environment provides a favorable framework for the development and long-term sustainability of textile production units.
Inaugurated on June 6, 2021, under the authority of the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the Adétikopé Industrial Platform hosts companies from sectors such as textiles, agro-processing, logistics, and manufacturing industries. These establishments have already led to the creation of nearly 3,500 direct jobs, as part of an integrated industrial model. In the long term, the PIA aims to generate 30,000 jobs by 2030, by supporting investment and the integration of value chains at the national and regional levels.
Eric CHALDEY